Keep that dog in, or at least know how to locate a dog if it gets out
Those who have had a dog for years will be well aware of the hazards and pit-falls, of which there are many. But one particular one which doesn’t tend to crop up in conversation with those who are experienced is that of dogs escaping. This is because they are well-versed in the art of keeping a dog secured. Yet sadly, for the new dog owner things can turn out very differently. Every single year dogs escape from the house or the garden and are never found again. The sad truth is that there are many places in the near vicinity for a dog to get lost in, and they are not always found before it is too late.
Take this example: a friend of mine – a new dog owner – recently received an email from a skip company Surrey , which rents out mini skips, midi skips and maxi skips (the difference being that the larger ones hold in the region of 100 black bags of waste while the smaller ones hold no more than 30. Now, according to the email, a small dog had been found in the skip, just moments before the skip was due to be emptied onto land-fill. It was a wake-up call for my friend, and instantly she knew how lucky she was…
…you may be certain that your back garden is secure, but are you really sure?
So, how to avoid a dog escaping? Here are a few wise words of advice, inspired by my friend (who isn’t me, by the way!):
1) Close all windows: in the Summer it may be tempting to leave the larger windows open, but this is a mistake. Remember that dogs have a fantastic sense of smell, and most small dogs can squeeze through amazingly small gaps. Get a fan if you are worried, as this is a much better alternative!
2) Be sure to seal your back garden up: you may be certain that your back garden is secure, but are you really sure? Examine the area as if you were a persistent little thing, eager to escape and get out into the exciting world beyond Check fence panels, and if the dog’s breed is known for jumping, consider if they might be able to leap themselves free.
3) Last but not least, you’d be surprised how ingenious dog can be: make sure that doors are locked in you have a big dog, because while dogs may not have evolved to the point where they can pick locks, some can certainly make a play for a door handle, heavy or not!
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